MyDC Web Portal An Overview. What is a Web Portal? A web portal is a single, integrated point for comprehensive and useful access to information, people,

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What is a Web Portal? A web portal is a single, integrated point for comprehensive and useful access to information, people, and resources.A web portal is a single, integrated point for comprehensive and useful access to information, people, and resources. It is a personalized and customized user interface that provides access to information both internal and external to Darton College.It is a personalized and customized user interface that provides access to information both internal and external to Darton College. Users can access the portal at any time from any place via the Internet, and obtain the campus information and resources they depend on daily.Users can access the portal at any time from any place via the Internet, and obtain the campus information and resources they depend on daily.

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How do I access MyDC? Lookup your DCid and PINLookup your DCid and PIN Your DCid is an account in the format of firstname.lastnameYour DCid is an account in the format of firstname.lastname Your PIN is the same six-character value as your Banner Web PINYour PIN is the same six-character value as your Banner Web PIN Future ImplementationsFuture Implementations Your DCid and computer logon account will be the same value (firstname.lastname) Your DCid and computer logon account will be the same value (firstname.lastname) Logon to MyDC at www.darton.eduLogon to MyDC at www.darton.edu

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MyDC E-mail vs. Darton E-mail Your MyDC e-mail inbox is not the same as your Darton (Exchange) faculty/staff e-mail inbox.Your MyDC e-mail inbox is not the same as your Darton (Exchange) faculty/staff e-mail inbox. A common feature of web portals is an integrated e-mail system – each user of MyDC (faculty/staff and students) will have a MyDC e-mail account.A common feature of web portals is an integrated e-mail system – each user of MyDC (faculty/staff and students) will have a MyDC e-mail account. MyDC e-mail is not designed to be a replacement for the existing faculty/staff Exchange e-mail system.MyDC e-mail is not designed to be a replacement for the existing faculty/staff Exchange e-mail system. You may decide not to use your MyDC e-mail, but users of MyDC may still send e-mail to your MyDC address. If you choose not to use MyDC or check your MyDC inbox, you should setup e-mail forwarding to your Darton e-mail inbox.You may decide not to use your MyDC e-mail, but users of MyDC may still send e-mail to your MyDC address. If you choose not to use MyDC or check your MyDC inbox, you should setup e-mail forwarding to your Darton e-mail inbox. Instructions for setting up forwarding have been provided in the handout, or you can follow the instructions available under E-mail > Options > Auto Forward.Instructions for setting up forwarding have been provided in the handout, or you can follow the instructions available under E-mail > Options > Auto Forward.

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MyDC E-mail Expand the view by clicking the E-mail link at the top of the window.Expand the view by clicking the E-mail link at the top of the window. Your MyDC e-mail is available through the e-mail channel on the MyDC tab.Your MyDC e-mail is available through the e-mail channel on the MyDC tab.

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MyDC – Targeted Announcements MyDC can be used to send announcements that are targeted to specific audiences. There are two types of targeted announcements.MyDC can be used to send announcements that are targeted to specific audiences. There are two types of targeted announcements. Campus Announcements – Sent to all MyDC usersCampus Announcements – Sent to all MyDC users Personal Announcements – Sent to specific MyDC users (by major, course, role, etc)Personal Announcements – Sent to specific MyDC users (by major, course, role, etc) Please contact OIT to request or send an announcementPlease contact OIT to request or send an announcement

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MyDC allows you to communicate with your friends and colleagues in an informal setting through MyDC Groups.MyDC allows you to communicate with your friends and colleagues in an informal setting through MyDC Groups. Click the Groups link to join or request a groupClick the Groups link to join or request a group Student club advisors can create and customize a group page for their clubs and organizations.Student club advisors can create and customize a group page for their clubs and organizations. Faculty and staff can create groups based on hobbies or common interest.Faculty and staff can create groups based on hobbies or common interest. The Grape VineThe Grape Vine MyDC – Groups

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MyDC – DC Classifieds DC Classifieds is a channel you can use to buy, sell, and trade your goods and services.DC Classifieds is a channel you can use to buy, sell, and trade your goods and services. You should use DC Classifieds to reach your intended audience rather than using MyDC or Darton e-mail.You should use DC Classifieds to reach your intended audience rather than using MyDC or Darton e-mail. DC Classifieds is available under the Employee tab, or you can add it to any other tab by clicking the Content/Layout linkDC Classifieds is available under the Employee tab, or you can add it to any other tab by clicking the Content/Layout link

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Support for MyDC and other Darton resources is available via the Support tabSupport for MyDC and other Darton resources is available via the Support tab Many channels and links in MyDC provide content-specific help, such as the Manage Content/Layout link shown belowMany channels and links in MyDC provide content-specific help, such as the Manage Content/Layout link shown below MyDC – Help and Support